The Fire Giant (Paperback, Signed)
New Book!
Can Lupita show the Fire Giant humans love nature before he destroys her town with lava?
In Southwest Mexico, a Fire Giant lives in a volcano. A Fire Giant with a secret.
Lupita has a difficult time at school. She loses her lunch money every day to the school bully. It's enough to make her so angry that an ancient power awakens in her.
To control her new power, she turns to the Fire Giant for help. But he is angrier than Lupita. Humans have covered the tree-lined path up the volcano with litter.
Can Lupita convince the Fire Giant that many humans love their land? Can she make friends with fire?
For 8-12 yr olds and the young at heart.
Illustrated by John. A Spudich
Signed by author
The Amber Giant (Paperback, Signed)
Caroline travels to the peaks of the Himalayas to wake up a sleeping giant. A story of an unexpected friendship. For 8-12 yr olds and the young at heart.
"The writing was flawless and this was a real page-turner." Amanda on Amazon
5 stars on Amazon, Story Monsters Approved
Signed by author
The Ice Giant (Paperback, Signed)
Winner of a Purple Dragonfly Award.
Elika follows mysterious cries to her mother's homeland, Iceland. There she meets a giant who reminds her of her heritage, and changes her life.
For 8-12 yr olds and the young at heart.
"A whimsical adventure that promotes individuality and self-acceptance." - Kirkus Reviews
5 stars on Amazon, Story Monsters Approved, Kirkus reviewed
Signed by author
Clarissa (Paperback, Signed)
Clarissa's best friend is an oak tree, who she can tell her deepest secrets. A mysterious key leads her down a magical road in which she discovers her own voice and heals her family.
A story of family healing and connection with nature and magic.
For 9-14 yr olds or the young at heart.
"A delightful, fantastical tale of how oak trees and humans can be friends." - Dr. James Canton, author of The Oak Papers
5 stars on Amazon
Signed by author.
Element Girls: The Lost Goddess (Paperback, Signed)
Tess, Amelia, Elizabeth and Susie discover the powers of fire, water, earth and air in this magical adventure set in Hawaii. Published in 2019, it is the first book of a series.
"Spudich maintains an atmosphere of peril that keeps the pace lively, but she never makes any scenes too scary for older elementary school–age readers to enjoy. The conclusion offers the touching lesson that people can change but still remain close friends." - Kirkus Reviews
For 9-14 yr olds or the young at heart.
5 stars on Amazon, Kirkus reviewed
Signed by author
Element Girls 2: The Stolen Star (Paperback, Signed)
Long ago, a star went missing from the western sky. Legend says, the star was taken to the troll’s home, a mountain only seen at sunset. Legend says, the four elements are the only thing that can save the star.
The Element Girls are drawn into a magical adventure in enchanting Iceland. Can they work together to save the star?
For 9-14 yr olds or the young at heart.
5 stars on Amazon
Signed by author
Painting Pretoria (Paperback)
For grown-ups. Ana Bankson travels to enchanting Pretoria, Maine to get over a broken heart. Through her aunt's home cooking, and through art classes, Ana finds her strength again. Where will her newfound connection with her own voice take her? This is a story of healing through family and painting, set in a fictional coastal town.
Unlike other books on my website, this one is for grown-ups. YAs are welcome to read it too.
4-5 stars on Amazon
The Cat Who Ate The Moon (Paperback, Signed)
New Book! Signed by author.
Then on the night of the full moon so round,
what I saw shocked me so, I could not make a sound.
A family adopts a little cat from a cat cafe.
But is he the sweet, innocent kitty he pretends to be?
The cat has a secret. He's hungry. And his eye is on the moon.
After the story, learn about the phases of the moon and why it appears to change shape.
A picture book for kids and the young at heart.
Illustrated by Niem Tran
Published by Handersen Publishing
The Cat Who Ate The Moon (Hardback, Signed)
New Book! Signed by author.
Then on the night of the full moon so round,
what I saw shocked me so, I could not make a sound.
A family adopts a little cat from a cat cafe.
But is he the sweet, innocent kitty he pretends to be?
The cat has a secret. He's hungry. And his eye is on the moon.
After the story, learn about the phases of the moon and why it appears to change shape.
A picture book for kids and the young at heart.
Illustrated by Niem Tran
Published by Handersen Publishing
Element Girls: The Lost Goddess (Paperback, Signed)
Tess, Amelia, Elizabeth and Susie discover the powers of fire, water, earth and air in this magical adventure set in Hawaii. Published in 2019, it is the first book of a series.
"Spudich maintains an atmosphere of peril that keeps the pace lively, but she never makes any scenes too scary for older elementary school–age readers to enjoy. The conclusion offers the touching lesson that people can change but still remain close friends." - Kirkus Reviews
For 9-14 yr olds or the young at heart.
5 stars on Amazon, Kirkus reviewed
Signed by author
Element Girls 2: The Stolen Star (Paperback, Signed)
Long ago, a star went missing from the western sky. Legend says, the star was taken to the troll’s home, a mountain only seen at sunset. Legend says, the four elements are the only thing that can save the star.
The Element Girls are drawn into a magical adventure in enchanting Iceland. Can they work together to save the star?
For 9-14 yr olds or the young at heart.
5 stars on Amazon
Signed by author
Painting Pretoria (Paperback)
For grown-ups. Ana Bankson travels to enchanting Pretoria, Maine to get over a broken heart. Through her aunt's home cooking, and through art classes, Ana finds her strength again. Where will her newfound connection with her own voice take her? This is a story of healing through family and painting, set in a fictional coastal town.
Unlike other books on my website, this one is for grown-ups. YAs are welcome to read it too.
4-5 stars on Amazon